The Jacksonville Jaguars announced Tuesday afternoon that they’ve signed quarterback Matt Barkley off of the New York Giants practice squad.
The Giants originally signed Barkley as veteran depth on Oct. 31 after both Tyrod Taylor and Daniel Jones were forced onto the injured reserve due to rib and ACL injuries (respectively). Barkley was believed to be a potential starting option should UDFA rookie Tommy DeVito not be up to the task. DeVito instead managed to seize the starting job and hold on until this week against the Eagles.
Barkley was waived and then signed to the Giants’ practice squad once Taylor was activated from injured reserve.